Juniors and Adults meet 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturdays, and 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays

Rochester Schedule

Children meet 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Youths meet 6:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Juniors and Adults meet , 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sundays, and 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All Seacoast fencers can train in either or both clubs, any time we are open at no extra charge. So Rochester fencers can also come to the Manchester club on Saturdays if you want to pick up an extra day of fencing (with new people).

I am always happy to stay an extra half hour if fencers want more time on the strip!

Seacoast fencers have been doing well in the first three tournaments this month. Starting at the D meet on December 3, Cam Borgal (who is a member of UNH & Seacoast), won the Mixed Epee, moving from an unrated fencer straight to a D-2017. Caroline Hayes took second in Women’s Epee. The Bixby family had a busy day, with father (Peter) and son (Solomon) competing in both the foil and epee events. In Mixed Epee, they tied for third, and in Mixed Foil, Solomon took the silver medal. Casey Wohlers finished in the top eight in that event as well.

At the first Northeast Division Youth Team meet in Portland on December 9, our young Seacoast fencers had a great day. The two SFC Y12 teams took first and second (Christian Anderson, Steven DeCesare, Dominic Smith, Trevor Wohlers, Gannon Hughes, and Jasper Vergo). Our one Y14 team (Jay Wendel- undefeated that day, Christian Anderson, Roshnni Rajkumar, and Trevor Wohlers) took first as well. It was a great experience for our younger fencers, and team meets are always fun!

On December 17, our Rochester club hosted the qualifers for the Junior Olympics Tournament coming up on February 16 to 19 in Memphis TN. This is the National Championship for the best Under 17 and Under 20 fencers in the country. The qualifers were held to select the top three fencers in our Division that would represent the Northeast Division. We had a great day- every Seacoast fencer who entered qualified in at least one event! Here are the five fencers who have committed to go: Julia Burke (saber and foil), Hannah McPherson (foil), Maddie Geier (epee), Caroline Hayes (epee), and Casey Wohlers (foil). These five fencers will be competing in nine events at the Junior Olympics.

Congratulations to all our fencers for a terrific set of results this month!

The three month Winter term at Seacoast has started! Please bring the tuition at the first meeting this month. I will be starting the Advanced I class after the holidays.

Tuition for the three month Winter term (December, January, February)

Children $265

Youth $280

Junior $295

Adult $295

Advanced Class $95 (a great way to learn more offensive and defensive techniques for newer fencers).

Please bring cash or a check (payable to Seacoast Fencing Club) to the first meeting. I do not have credit, debit, paypal, or bitcoin capability.

Manchester Schedule

Children (change) will be joining the Youth on Saturdays (11:00 to 12:00) & Wednesdays (6:30 to 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.

Youths will be 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays, & 6:30 to 7:45 pm on Wednesdays.

Juniors and Adults will now meet on Saturdays, 12:00 to 2:00 pm, and Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Rochester Schedule

Children will be 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Youths will be 6:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Juniors and Adults will be on Sundays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Rochester fencers can also come to the Manchester club on Saturdays if you want to pick up an extra day of fencing (with new people). No extra charge, as all Seacoast fencers can train in either or both clubs, any time we are open.

As usual, I am happy to stay an extra half hour if fencers want more time on the strip!